Heartstopper - Q&A | Kit Connor, Joe Locke | Film Independent Presents

[@BobbiHarvey]

Got a little teary listening to Kit speak on the expectations and pressures of being in the public eye, especially so suddenly, at their age. I hope they both know how beautifully they’re handling it!

[@karolinacastillogarcia4146]

absolutely agreed!

[@ones.mp3]

sorry for every actor esp. kit and joe cause u guys been through all of this massiveness… this is so sad.. the pressure when people see u in public, make u guys overthink it… hope the best for kit and joe and other actor and remember tht were still support u guys.. ure enough.. u guys know what u guys doing, u guys know your value, dont care about other people who stare u guys, they dont even know what u guys really been through…

[@karolinacastillogarcia4146]

I got really emotional when Kit said that they feel like everything they do feels like a mistake, they are both so young and carrying the weight of being in the public eye in such a beautiful way like they have no idea, I wish they would in really knew, they are both incredible people, and above all, they are wonderful human beings. I love Joe's smiles and giggles TT, so talented and geourgeus boys.

[@ones.mp3]

sorry for every actor esp. kit and joe cause u guys been through all of this massiveness… this is so sad.. the pressure when people see u in public, make u guys overthink it… hope the best for kit and joe and other actor and remember tht were still support u guys.. ure enough.. u guys know what u guys doing, u guys know your value, dont care about other people who stare u guys, they dont even know what u guys really been through…

[@probablynotmoon]

as a teenager it felt so surreal when kit said “we’re both mature for our age but at the same time we’re still kids and it can be scary being out in the scary world” & “i feel like every eye is on us and every move we make we think it’s wrong” you have to remember that with managing school and work + career it can be very overwhelming being put out there in public especially because you don’t know what the reaction will be but I want to let both Kit and Joe know they’re both doing amazing jobs and i’m so proud of them and I hope they knew that the show and the acting helped save lives from closeted teenagers including myself ❤

[@roncaron8939]

Olivia Colman, is showbiz royalty. . She didn't need a cameo, in what was at the time, was thought to be, a ''small'' movie for a limited audience with an unknown cast. Now, for her to take the time and interest to Defend Kit, after the fact, is truly monumental! She deserves grand accolades and a "Crown!"

[@raymondphung746]

They are so well spoken and articulate so proud of them. Also 7:37 Kits reaction to Joe calling him an old pro 🥹🥰

[@rugbug531]

It was so cute

[@simpzziRsimran]

So proud of Joe. Truly incredible career progression and also an incredibly kind and compassionate individual. Love him 💕

[@xiaoxin8090]

Couldn't agree more 🥰 my sunshine Joe

[@merlinhlr3553]

seeing and listening to Kit talking about what the sudden success of the show meant and what negative effects it might've had (even though he just implied what had happened to him in the past couple of weeks) made me so angry for him again. I'll never understand how people could be so nasty to someone as precious as this loveable Golden Retriever.

[@xiaoxin8090]

"You know everything's gonna be Okay, Charlie's gonna be okay, Nick and Charlie are always gonna be together" thank you Joe 🥲❤ Love this interview, thank you so much!

[@elenarusso9381]

7:37 kit’s smile there was so Nick Nelson of him 🥹🥹

[@chanwaing9267]

I like the little detail that the interviewer put Heartstopper book behind as background ❤️

[@karelisaguilera8213]

wow i admire how good is Kit explaining his feelings and experiences, he knows like making the other understand and receive his thoughts, and Joe was shy but the things he said were so important, i really appreciate these boysss

[@kevinmichaud8709]

I am just another old 59 year old gay man who loves Heartstopper and wishes we could of had such a show back in the day.

[@erinh9267]

Teacher arc is similar experience. Hug ( if you like hugs)

[@concertmasterp]

The scene Kit mentioned, that he cries on, between Charlie and his sister is so emotionally and masterfully done by Joe. Joe really portrayed the pain Charlie feels in that scene amd Tori does well to

[@rosietilly88]

A really lovely interview - they're both exceptionally eloquent for the age that they are. It was quite sad to hear Kit say that it feels like everything they do is a mistake. You're both handling fame incredibly well, and I'm sure it can be really stressful at times. Just make sure that you're only staying in this industry while the positives outweigh the negatives! Also, they're talking about how exhausted they are, but then Netflix flies them out to Brazil literally 2 hours after wrapping to do a load of press! Let these people breathe, haha.

[@lindseylord254]

Kit: "It's deeply overwhelming...in some ways we are mature for our age, in some ways we are still just kids and it's terrifying being in the Big Bad World with a lot of eyes on you and you feel like everything you do is a mistake." 🥺🥺🥺

[@zanaleezee]

Only two days shooting with Olivia Coleman for season1??? I would never have guessed in a million years? The chemistry between her and Connor is so beautiful and natural. They have such an affection for one another, and her love and unconditional acceptance of all that Nick is, it just melts the heart.

[@jessicakasimir5712]

What a great interviewer! Empathetic, well-informed and obviously interested-in-the-answers, making Kit and Joe much more comfortable (than most) and, thus, giving them the option to answer even more insightful than in other interviews. Why are they so mature and intelligent? Is it in their nature? Is it the responsibility? The two boys are impossibly lovely and humble. It's a crime how they are treated by some.

[@ilovemusic7840]

I really liked the interviewer! He seems intelligent and friendly and he sounds very genuine about his questions!

[@dblwhopper]

Thank you for a wonderful interview! Kit and Joe are such intelligent, eloquent humans, who represent the very best in young actors. I’m so sorry that they’ve had to deal with the worst in so many people and on such a large scale.

[@crow7843]

A really thoughtful interview. I appreciated the way that the questions were brief but meaningful, and that the interviewer gave them the space to speak. The care with which the second-to-last question was asked was unusually tasteful, bringing up a potentially painful subject but in a respectful way and giving Kit the space to say as much or as little as he felt comfortable with. So well done! I wish more interviewers had your skill and thoughtfulness.

[@duhitsamanda1]

Finally someone asks new questions I’ve actually been wondering about, like adapting and developing the characters! Great interview.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’m so happy to see this conversation taking place! So excited to hear that Season 2 wrapped up recently.

[@BillPritchard]

I am so proud of these two talented young people! They have changed lives and impacted the world. Their humble outlook and iconic hearts will go so far. #Heartstopper

[@sayakchoudhury9711]

Being from a very small town and now having to move to a big city, Joe's story really resonates with me.

[@chrisb-b8664]

I pray and genuinely worry for these young people. We all have struggles and burdens in this life. Not all of us are fortunate to have people in our lives to share those struggles and burdens with. From what I've seen, these young people have a community of individuals both personally and professionally that help keep them grounded and offer the support they need when they need it. It's impossible to be OKAY all of the time and it's important for people to know that it's okay not to be OKAY! Stay away from unhealthy coping mechanisms that so many actors / actresses develop.

[@Linyenwa]

I worry about them, too. Joe talking about developing body dysmorphia as a result of all the looks based bullying he got. In his BV what's in my bag fairly recently he mentioned his therapist. I guess it's good he gets the help he needs but all of this could've been avoided.

[@sharonferris8047]

Legit last episode I thought it HAD to get dark and I gasped and said “Noooo she’s going to disown him now!!! Ugh!!” And the complete opposite happened.. I was mad at myself for bringing it dark but that’s what I’m used to at my age! I’m used to having to hide my orientation!! Still weird to open up about being Bi! Heartstopper is a show that is NEEDED and refreshing, love it

[@irishkcguy]

The best part of the scene is when she says "I'm sorry if I ever did anything to make you think you couldn't tell me this." But if you haven't read the books, brace yourself for Nick's older brother....

[@lyra3517]

“You know Nick and Charlie are always going to be together” 🥹🥹🫠

[@ashby7m]

Kit's eloquence is beautiful

[@markw1685]

This has got to be the best interview to date, I feel I've learned so much more about kit and his personality and learned a lot more about the shows creator

[@Mckenzieharrs]

Kit has the best teen idol hair since Titanic era Leonardo DiCaprio. Even Leo would agree.

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

I very much enjoy the discussion about teens and mental health. I had a young teen come live with me-turns out a queer teen (I’m in the LGBTQ community as well). It was not a foster situation in that she asked if she could move in. At some point, I realised she might benefit from therapy given her family situation just as I could have but was too afraid to ask for help from my family, knowing they’d easily dismiss it. Turns out she wanted to be in therapy, and I was able to get her help for free through community services, which was good thing as I didn’t have the money to fund therapy. You hear so many adults saying that they feel like they’re 16 or 20 inside, and if that’s the case, why don’t they remember that the feelings of children and teens are real and if they need help, they need help? I suspect like me they came from families that didn’t respect the field of psychology and were worried about what people would think versus the health of their child. They also probably figure they got through it and so teen struggle is normal-they can dismiss struggling as something the teen will get through. (True, most of us get through at any age and some commit suicide because they didn’t get the help they needed.) That’s similar to parents who say that they got beat as kids and they turned out fine as an excuse to use physical punishment.

[@caycehelderman9254]

What these two have is special!

[@rugbug531]

Holy hell, I love this show and these two so much. Having this kind of story out there in the world is so important for our community. Dealing with the heavy topics with grace, but never pulling the mood down so far as to keep the show from feeling comfortable and warm. It’s a show that feels like a hug from someone you love, and honestly I think that’s invaluable. I’m especially so proud of Joe, he’s such a perfect fit for the role, and he’s only just a bit older then me so I can live vicariously through him and root for him differently then I could with a lot of actors, I can’t wait to see what he does next! Lots of love to Kit, Joe, Alice and the rest of the crew 🩵💛

[@emmawager1967]

How these two talented, thoughtful and caring young men have been brought round to thinking everything they do is a mistake is heartbreaking, when they bring joy and inspiration to so many (myself included).

[@gregberg5559]

What a lovely interview. I really appreciate the maturity of these two articulate young people who also seem to be so warm-hearted. Heartstopper is an amazing Feel-Good story not just onscreen - but offscreen as well.

[@6and7]

Oh I can listen to Kit talking all day. He is so well spoken. Joe too. Sometimes I get fascinated by it that they are only eighteen.

[@Bellamausi100]

Good interview with a very nervous Kit. It's easy to understand Kit's reactions, considering what a large group of fans would have done to him. Kit is just not the type of person who wants to be celebrated big and gives himself over completely to the rhum. That's what makes people so loving. He is obviously very nervous during this interview because almost not a second goes by without him rolling up his sleeve, stroking his hair and trying to hide his facial expressions. He is an actor who became very popular overnight. Kit and Joe gave the Heratstopper series everything you could imagine for such a success. Both very young people played more than Hollywood has offered in recent years. I wish both boys that they will find their way. All the best ....

[@eloisebeingeloise]

GOD I love heartstopper so much. It’s the most beautiful joy-filled series with real representation and UGH. I LOVE IT. I LOVE IT SO MUCH.

[@florencevivers9820]

Gorgeous boys...love them both!❤

[@jueblue]

Joe is such an icon. He's so present and charming.

[@juliapacheco691]

I'M SOO PROUD OF THEM OMG

[@jamessauer1008]

I love the fact that kit is such a rambler lmaoooo and joe is so laid back and quite XD

[@jonatafontela5595]

I love the show so much! Can't wait for the upcoming seasons. The whole cast is amazing!

[@nuriagonzalez7469]

kit spoke so honestly beautiful about his feelings and his point of view in important things as mental health, wish he knows that he is managing everything amazingly and i hope he is doing better after everything what happened. they are incredible talented, can't wait for s2!!!

[@emmaslifeinhell]

i love them. they are so sincere during interviews and i wish the best for the both of them

[@renatogombia4567]

Credo che , la bellezza di questa serie , sia la trasparenza dei sentimenti di due giovani che affrontano per la prima volta la loro interiorità , la gioia con cui vivono quel ciclone sentimentale , la loro semplicità , la loro genuina espressione di se stessi....... COMPLIMENTI ALLA PRODUZIONE TUTTA

[@dylanquinn7]

This is such a great interview! The interviewer did an incredible job and the boys had such clear, thoughtful answers

[@gem3614]

Love these two sweet souls! 💛💙

[@gabrielladewar1486]

MOST PRECIOUS HUMANS ON EARTH 🥰😍

[@eafrederick2271]

These kids are so fucking awesome. Kudos to them (and Alice Oseman, etc.) for this fantastic show and thank you, Film Independent (I'm a member!) for this great interview.

[@Frieswayneisthyname]

Omggg another interview yayy

[@victoriaspring7517]

this is such a good interview!!

[@heartstopperdeepdives]

Thank you so much! This was great!!

[@sabzedits]

I love there interviews so much!!

[@GoLdiL1R0N]

מאוהבת בהםםם הם מושלמיםםםם

[@josimarjnf]

Joe e Kit EU TE AMO ❤🇧🇷

[@virginijusbielskis5834]

Great nick and carles❤❤❤

[@ones.mp3]

sorry for every actor esp. kit and joe cause u guys been through all of this massiveness… this is so sad.. the pressure when people see u in public, make u guys overthink it… hope the best for kit and joe and other actor and remember tht were still support u guys.. ure enough.. u guys know what u guys doing, u guys know your value, dont care about other people who stare u guys, they dont even know what u guys really been through…

[@Vanda-il9ul]

Great interview. Thanks.

[@DjinnRummy]

What a fantastic interview 💛❤💛

[@vander9]

Always the same questions omg, watch the other enterviews!

[@michelle_smets]

Yayyy a new interview!!

[@southtynesidesunderland2332]

Amazing interview heartstopper made me think my life is ok because there is light at then end of the tunnel x

[@joelbuchanan471]

That was absolutely wonderful. I have watched several interviews with Kit and Joe and they are always so poised and fun. I am very excited for the next season, but know it will be a while. Having read all 4 volumes I am pretty stoked for the series to continue. Thanks for a wonderful and lovely interview. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@Samuel-eg3ub]

*here before this gets attention!!*

[@javencummins1426]

This was a good interview.

[@htoila7776]

I like Joe and kit from Myanmar😘🥰

[@india6106]

brb crying rn

[@ashleelynasmr8072]

Love this sm!!!

[@supriyashanti9880]

Beautiful interview. Thank you so much for doing it. I remember the day my friend came up to me - we were at a training for therapists - and literally the first words out of her mouth was, You HAVE to watch Heartstopper. We are in our 50s and grew up queer in a very straight world. There was no representation on the screen at all. Just grew up watching all heterosexual romance. And later when shows/movies starting coming out with queer representation, they were mostly tragic heartbreaking stories. This is such a wonderful portrayal of love - and especially queer love. It's been so needed. Thank you for making it happen.

[@karlapaz5960]

Joe ⭐⭐⭐#1

[@adsheff]

This is just all so luvviies.

[@DeweyGotanycheese]

Now Kit has an Emmy for HS!

[@vaszs5641]

i wonder if this was the interview joe accidentally had a photo of a celeb throwing up as his background 😭

[@SR-ql9he]

7:41 Kit's scrunched up nose. 😭

[@howardsmithson5918]

I know it has got nothing to do with me I still worry about these young people falling by the wayside I recall other young actors when I was young I will not name them but if you’re of a certain age then you will know someone. They are so lovely and innocent and the temptation that they can be open to can be hard to say no to some of the wrong temptations.

[@Mixxie67]

This show subverted so many tired tropes. I've always been so frustrated by drama that is created by misunderstandings that could easily be cleared up with the simplest communication. It's forcing the narrative in way that's isn't necessary and that you don't find as often in better films or fiction. There's a difference between creating conflict to keep the story moving and dragging that conflict out to fill time.

[@paulj6138]

The cast must be getting used to PARIS for filming and also Fashion Week, Kit was chased in Paris like he was a BEATLE that must have been difficult and quite a surprise Everyone is curious as to how much french will be spoken in Season 2 🤩

[@Tomy_Yon]

They'll have him do his best, if they wanted a bilingual speaking actor, they would have chosen that one... Don't you all go getting weird if his French doesn't sound like you wanted it to sound... I got really annoyed when people talked trash about Jenna Ortiga's German in Wednesday... It was different, but who cares, the customers understood it. 😏

[@gaemlinsidoharthi]

Sorry for being late to the party. Not having access to Heartstopper on Netflix, can anyone compare Heartstopper’s story to the typical “BL” story that we’ve seen over the years (apart obviously from not needing English subtitles on this one)?

[@rachelsairbnbinfo4855]

❤

[@Vanda-il9ul]

It is so visible that Kit is a pro at dealing with journalists. Joe is great but does not have that "superpolished I have learnt all the correct answers by heart already" flow. BTW, I highly appretiate that.

[@jmbw3736]

I wish we had film or tv show in my time that show that we are human beings. I was bullied and treated like I was a deceased because I was different. I was terrified to come out because I saw what happened to people who did come out. We saw bad things that happened to people by people who hated and spew dangerous poison words and actions that hurt. I even saw parents egging on their kids to be horrible to people they say were against God. I wish these people carefully would read the book cover to cover. Have an open mind when reading, you will realize that there are so many holes in the view of people who hate. Jesus says love and he sat with people who people say were sinners. All I hear is hate coming from people who push their views on other. We are all humans, I radar say Love, peace, friendship and I be open to care and love you first before spreading so much hatred. I can forgive those who hurt me if they truly admit that their words cause me pain and they honestly say maybe they were wrong. I can have compassion but not for the ones who do not have compassion and continue to do bad things without remorse. If the world has compassion, love and friendship we could be so much better, we can grow and become more than we are today. I came out to my parents and brothers, I was so terrified to the point that I almost pass out, however they told me that they love me and there is no difference in me. Our relationship is better now, no more secrets. I know that there are others who have a worse experience. My heart goes out to you. Do not let those who turn against you control your future. Sometimes family are those who support you and love you, not the ones you are born into. Have hope, love yourself, you are important, you are special. It will get better; you will find your real family who will love you and will make you feel safe.

[@craigharvey-gurr337]

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@llilykk]

omg so sick of the first question (no hate tho)

[@velvetinskin6567]

I’m sure they are too. This was a nice chat, but I think the interviewer was not very good. He should’ve prepared better questions. Also think he was a bit awkward. Kit and Joe probably felt like they had fill the silence.. lol

[@donbarbaraphillipson6285]

I thought Elle was just a really flat chested teen!! 😳

[@sofiavitale9399]

I love this duo so much! so close to season three I can’t believe it I love this show so much guys guys it has helped me so much. I can’t say good enough things about it.🫶🏻🩷💯💯 Donald Trump